The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1698 - 1695: Shenyu Mountains!

Chapter 1698: Chapter 1695: Shenyu Mountains!

Lin Bai stood on the Spirit Boat, silently watched by the eyes of every warrior on board. His expression remained calm and unchanging.

"Want the Demonic Sword? I’m afraid you don’t have the qualifications,"

Lin Bai sneered coldly.

"Courting death!" Sun Ji roared without hesitation, stepping forward as immense power coalesced into a massive fist imprint, crashing toward Lin Bai’s face like a tidal wave.

"Sea-covering Seal!"

The second seal of the Saint Seal Skill was unleashed, surging with overwhelming force as it slammed toward Lin Bai!

The moment Lin Bai’s sword skill moved, a gale formed instantly. A green sword light burst forth from the Demonic Sword that Lin Bai wielded, shattering Sun Ji’s Sea-covering Seal with unstoppable might.

"Wind God Slash!"

Lin Bai struck with a single sword, dispersing the Sea-covering Seal!

The Four Gods Sword Slash was a King Level Sword Skill that Lin Bai had obtained from Yejian Jun’s clone. This skill was extraordinary but required synchronization with various realms. Cultivating it was exceedingly difficult!

Take the Wind God Slash, for example—if paired with the Realm of Wind, its power could be multiplied manifold.

As for Thunder God Slash and Electricity God Slash, they needed coordination with realms related to thunder and lightning.

Lin Bai chose to cultivate the Four Gods Sword Slash primarily because the power of "Rain God Slash" could perfectly synchronize with his Stormy Ambience, doubling its force.

Thus, after acquiring the Four Gods Sword Slash from Yejian Jun’s Storage Bag, he secretly practiced it, yielding remarkable results!

Wind God Slash, a single strike, sent Sun Ji retreating a hundred steps, leaving his face filled with astonishment and terror.

Immediately, Sun Ji’s eyes focused as a surge of overwhelming energy flooded his body. He roared furiously, "Void Seal!"

The fist imprint Sun Ji now conjured was terrifying, its sheer power twisting the surrounding space. This massive force condensed in his hands was inconceivable.

"I never expected your mastery over the Void Seal to be far more refined compared to Wei Tianjun and Luo Yutong," Lin Bai remarked, startled.

Sun Ji snarled, "Wei Tianjun and Luo Yutong are nothing! Hmph, once I seize your Demonic Sword and Flying Sword, all of them in the Saint Seal Sect will bow beneath me!"

"The Saint Seal Sect’s Saint is destined to be mine!"

Sun Ji controlled the Void Seal, launching a ferocious strike toward Lin Bai.

"I haven’t finished speaking—what makes you so smug..." Lin Bai coldly stated, "Even if your mastery of the Void Seal surpasses Wei Tianjun and Luo Yutong, thinking you can kill me is sheer delusion!"

"First Horizontal!"

Lin Bai stepped forward in one swift motion, slashing his Demonic Sword ahead. A sword light cleaved the heavens and earth, striking Sun Ji squarely in the chest and sending him flying over a thousand meters, blood scattering in the air.

Sun Ji, at the Third Level of the Yangshen Realm, stood no chance. Even without using Qingmu Divine Thunder or Heaven-reaching Sword Skill, Lin Bai could effortlessly defeat him!

Spurt—

As Sun Ji was sent flying over a thousand meters by Lin Bai’s strike, an indelible wound was left on his chest. Gnashing his teeth, he glared venomously at Lin Bai before hastily turning and fleeing without hesitation.

Sun Ji voluntarily abandoned the Spirit Boat and fled.

He moved with incredible speed, transforming into over a dozen phantom clones that darted in multiple directions, leaving Lin Bai unable to discern his true escape path!

"An impressive escape tactic," Lin Bai commented, standing still on the Spirit Boat without pursuing.

The clash between Lin Bai and Sun Ji had occurred in a flash, so much so that many warriors aboard had barely registered the encounter before realizing Sun Ji had fallen and fled, while Lin Bai remained standing calmly, refraining from chasing!

The warriors gradually quieted down.

The Spirit Boat continued its flight forward.

Half a day later, the Spirit Boat reached the Tianbao Tower branch within the Exile Land.

The warriors departed the Spirit Boat, stepping into the Exile Land to reunite with their acquaintances.

Lin Bai quietly exited the Tianbao Tower, intending to explore the Exile Land to locate Yejian Jun!

"Friend from the East, friend from the East..." A voice called out behind Lin Bai.

Turning around, Lin Bai saw Gao Lin approaching him. Smiling, he said, "Senior Gao Lin, what advice do you have for me?"

Gao Lin caught up to Lin Bai, his expression grave, and said, "I came to remind you that you’ve crossed paths with Sun Ji. I fear this man won’t let matters rest, so you must exercise caution."

Lin Bai nodded slightly. "A mere clown unworthy of concern."

Gao Lin spoke earnestly, "I understand your cultivation is profound, and your mastery of sword techniques is unparalleled. Yet bare fists cannot contend against a multitude of opponents. Sun Ji’s Sun Family possesses immense influence in the Exile Land, with a wealth of strong individuals—an adversary not to be underestimated."

"It’s said Sun Ji’s father is at the Sixth Level of the Yangshen Realm, and the Sun Family boasts over a dozen experts at the Fifth Level of the Yangshen Realm. Their strength cannot be ignored."

Lin Bai responded firmly, "I will be careful."

Gao Lin said meaningfully, "Sun Ji’s return from the Saint Seal Sect this time appears to be linked to the Shenyu Mountains within the Exile Land. It seems the rumors are true—the Shenyu Mountains have indeed been discovered."

Curious, Lin Bai asked, "Senior Gao Lin, what are the Shenyu Mountains?"

Gao Lin explained, "Friend from the East, do you recall the story I once told you about Lin Duo’s venture into the Exile Land twenty years ago?"

"If the tales hold true, when Lin Duo ventured into the Exile Land, he engaged in battle with a mighty expert of the Holy Kingdom of Thousands Demons, a figure said to have reached the Life-and-Death Realm!"

"Legend has it that Lin Duo injured this expert severely, forcing him to flee before succumbing to his wounds. He reportedly perished within a mountain range in the Exile Land."

"Afterward, rumors spread, attracting countless strong individuals to search for the expert’s burial site. Anyone who finds it could inherit that Life-and-Death Realm expert’s lifetime of treasures!"

"This site is referred to as the Shenyu Mountains!"

"About three months ago, news emerged in the Exile Land that a black-clothed swordsman had discovered the Shenyu Mountains. However, the site was allegedly shrouded by a Magic Circle, which would take three months to break."

"Now that three months have passed, the Shenyu Mountains are supposedly about to be unveiled."

Gao Lin spoke calmly.

"A black-clothed swordsman?" Lin Bai froze briefly, recalling the image of Yejian Jun in black attire that he had seen within the Netherworld Compass. His interest was piqued as he asked, "Senior Gao Lin, do you know the location of the Shenyu Mountains or the whereabouts of the swordsman who discovered them?"

Gao Lin frowned before replying, "I don’t know for certain, but I have friends in the Exile Land who might have some insight. This matter was relayed to me via their spiritual transmissions, urging me to return and collaborate to find treasures within the Shenyu Mountains!"

"Thus, I rushed back for assistance."

Gao Lin continued, "If you’re interested in the Shenyu Mountains, friend from the East, you can join me in seeking out my friends. Perhaps we can glean some valuable information from them!"

Lin Bai nodded slightly and said, "I’ll trouble you then, Senior Gao Lin."